Overestimated

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪtɪd/

Definitions of overestimated

verb to estimate (something) too highly or too much

Example Sentences

A1 She overestimated how long it would take to finish her homework.

A2 The team overestimated their chances of winning the championship.

B1 The company overestimated the demand for their new product.

B2 The CEO admitted that he had overestimated the company's profits for the year.

C1 The government's budget projections were found to have been overestimated by billions of dollars.

C2 The scientist overestimated the impact of climate change on the ecosystem.

Examples of overestimated in a Sentence

formal The company overestimated the demand for their new product, resulting in excess inventory.

informal I think we overestimated how much food we needed for the party.

slang We totally overestimated how cool that concert was going to be.

figurative She overestimated her ability to handle the stress of the new job.

Grammatical Forms of overestimated

• past tense: overestimated
• plural: overestimated
• comparative: more overestimated
• superlative: most overestimated
• present tense: overestimate
• future tense: will overestimate
• perfect tense: have overestimated
• continuous tense: is overestimating
• singular: overestimated
• positive degree: overestimated
• infinitive: to overestimate
• gerund: overestimating
• participle: overestimated

Origin and Evolution of overestimated

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overestimated' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond, and the verb 'estimate' meaning to calculate or assess the value of something.

Evolution of the word: The term 'overestimated' has been used to indicate when something is assessed or judged to be greater than it actually is. Its usage has evolved to encompass a wide range of contexts, from business and finance to personal relationships and self-perception.